Vending Module (SM6)

The Vending Module is a robust, self contained unit which allows electronic payments on electronic vending machines using the MDB or Protocol-A (also known as exec or Mars protocol). Fits in bank note validator slot on a vending machine. The unit has been fitted with an integral Real Time Clock (RTC) with independent battery. A card eject button operating a solenoid eject soft landing card acceptor with optional shutter and 2 line backlit LCD display allow a simple user interface.

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Hardware Specification

 

• 8-bit microcontroller with
• 64k bytes Flash Memory
• 1k bytes RAM.
• 2k bytes EEprom with optional 128KB.
• 2 line x 16 LCD display with backlighting
• On-board Real Time Clock
• Software Flash upgradeable
• Solenoid eject card acceptor with optional shutter
• Optional 5V/12V relay drive (2x)
• Buzzer
• Thermal receipt printer (optional)

Card Interface

• ID1 size cards
• ISO7816 - T=0 / T=1
• ISO14443-A Mifare (optional)
• 300,000 insertion cycles soft landing contacts
• 2 Internal ID-0 smart card acceptors

Host Interface

• Up to 3 serial (RS232) interfaces (115Kbps max)
• Current loop serial interface (optional optical isolation)
• Optional RS485 interface
• Software drivers for BDV, MDB and Protocol-A (Exec)

General Specifications

• Durable metal casing design for fitting to standard bill validator slot
• Powered by vending host (12-40Vdc/Vac)
• Dimensions: 130 x 100 x 110 mm
• Weight: 500g
• Operating Environment: 0 to +50C ambient, up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Transit and Storage: -10 to +60C ambient, up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)